[The Quint]1971 Bangladesh Liberation War: How Pakistan’s Fate Changed Forever
Initially, India under PM India Gandhi lent economic, military, and diplomatic support to Mukti Bahini. On 3 December 1971, Pakistan launched pre-emptive strikes on 11 Indian Air Force bases. As a result, India formally joined the Bangladesh Liberation War.For the first time, Indian Army, Indian Navy & Indian Air Force fought together. The Indian Navy attacked Karachi port, and blocked reinforcements to East Pakistan. The Indian Army occupied 15,000 Sq ...